Candida
infection starts mainly in the digestive tract. Refined
and processed foods that form a large part of today’s
Western diet contribute largely to the overgrowth. These
foods not only feed the Candida but also alter the body
pH towards becoming more acidic and that sets up a
perfect environment for Candida overgrowth. Even the chlorine in the drinking
water meant to kill harmful bacteria, also kills off
some of our beneficial bacteria. Stress which is an
inherent part of modern life contributes to the
proliferation of Candida, and heavy metals like mercury
and other toxins in the body open the door even wider.
Candida is also believed to be transmitted through
sexual transference.
In order
not to overwhelm your body and allow time to adjust to
each new change it is vital to take the Candida
cleanse program one step at a time. Knowledge and
commitment are important for the success of the
treatment.
The major
steps in any Candida cleanse program
are:
1.
Eliminate
foods that feed Candida.
2.
Build up
the immune system through detoxification, taking natural
supplements.
3.
Kill
Candida overgrowth with antifungal
medications.
4.
Restore
and repopulate the beneficial bacteria with
probiotics.
Begin
with a colon cleanse to remove toxins, eliminate harmful
parasites, and to restore normal bowel function and
regularity. It will also get rid of heavy metals,
detoxify liver, kidneys and other organs, re-establish
beneficial flora, and boost the immune system. Start the
Candida cleanse by eliminating all sugar from the
diet and at the same time increasing good fats.
Gradually eliminate dairy products and complex
carbohydrates and other foods that will feed the
Candida. Chew food well as undigested food may lead to
increase in Candida. Gradually add natural supplements
containing vitamins and mineral in recommended doses.
Start with low doses and increase gradually. A few weeks
into the Candida diet after the worst of the “die-off”
symptoms are over, antifungals like garlic, caprylic
acid, oil of oregano, clove oil, grapefruit seed
extract, Pau d’Arco, Echinacea, flax seed oil, psyllium
fiber, aloe vera etc. after about two weeks of
antifungal regimen probiotics can be added. This will
re-establish the friendly flora in the intestines
correcting the balance as the Candida is eliminated.
The body with Candida overgrowth has gone out of balance and must be helped to find its way to becoming rebalanced. The human body has miraculous healing powers. You will discover them when you visit a holistic medical practitioner, who will go beyond physical symptoms, change your lifestyle and outlook to restore the body to perfect health.
